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The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Starlight Theater at MYArts 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest […]

$40.00

Cave & Cocktails

Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds

Join us for a brand-new concert series! Sip with the stalactites, underground in a Happy Hour like setting. Unwind where the music echoes through stone and time. This unique pairing ~ live local music with the underground magic of the Cave. Enjoy refreshing drinks, mingle in the glow of cave lights, and let the rhythm […]

$39.99

Kanopy’s Winter Fantasia Reimagined

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison

Kanopy Dance Lights Up the Stage with Holiday Joy and Dazzle Winter Fantasia: Reimagined A Multi-Cultural Celebration Told Through the Magic of Dance Travel the Globe with 41 Kanopy Company and Kanopy Academy Dancers and Delight in Enchanting Nordic Legends and a Festive South Asian Ritual Dance… Performed in Stunning Jewelry and Lavish Costumes… Then […]

$29.27 – $49.48

Yoga at MAM

Find your calm in this 60-minute yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan. Class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive as early as […]

$10 – $25

Madison’s 29th Annual Fair Trade Holiday Festival

Looking for unique, socially responsible, handmade gifts this year? Join us for a fun and festive atmosphere at the 29th Annual Fair Trade Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6th at […]

Free

Museum Store: Mindful Saturday Pop-Up Shop

Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee

Ease into the holiday season with a day of mindful shopping focused on self-care, stress relief, and gifts that give back. Browse a special pop-up selection of thoughtful, wellness-inspired gifts right outside the Museum Store, all available with free gift wrap. The event kicks off right after Yoga at MAM with an early-bird double discount […]

Free

Santa Cycle Rampage – Milwaukee

Wisconsin Bike Fed HQ 187 E Becher St, Milwaukee

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the largest, winter holiday costume themed bike ride for charity! The 12 mile slow roll style ride begins and ends at Bike Fed HQ in Milwaukee. Costumes encouraged! Registration supports youth bike education programming.

$30

Wishing and Hoping – The Sears Wishbook: A Mirror of Our Times

Chippewa Valley Museum 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire

Take a trip down memory lane with Chippewa Valley Museum Editor Diana Peterson as she delves into the history of the Sears Christmas Wishbook. In 1943, the Sears corporate newsletter told customers that the Wishbook served “as a mirror of our times.” Take a peek into seven decades of catalogs to see what was reflected […]

Included with museum admission

Villa Louis Christmas Tea

Villa Louis Villa Louis, 521 Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien

Step Into 1893: Christmas Tea at Villa Louis Celebrate the season with a timeless afternoon at Villa Louis. Begin with a formal tea service in the 1851 Brisbois Stone Warehouse—a National Historic Landmark—then follow your guide through the beautifully decorated 1871 mansion. As you move room to room, you’ll hear stories from the Dousman family’s […]

$60

Friends of KVR Holiday Happening

KVR Visitor Center S3661 State Hwy 131, La Farge

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Friends will celebrate the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon to 5 pm at the KVR Visitor Center, S3661 State Hwy 131, La Farge. Funds raised at the Holiday Happening support trail maintenance, habitat improvement, and the KVR’s educational programs. The Holiday Happening will feature live musical acts starting with the […]

Make It Merry: A Family & Friends Crafting Event

History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison

What holiday season is complete without making your own arts and crafts alongside family and friends? Join us for a special session and choose from several decorative mementos to make and take home! Want to make your very own miniature version of a famous Wisconsin Evergleam tree? Join in on paper cutting, folding and decorating […]

Friends of the Symphony: Christmas Stroll

Celebrate the season with the 23rd Friends of the Symphony Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 6, from 1–5 PM! Tour five beautifully decorated homes—including waterfront and later-in-life living spaces—and visit the Lazy Monk Christmas Market for shopping, treats, and holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.

$25

Oppenheimer & Obel: Architects That Built Wausau’s Neighborhoods and Skyline

Marathon County Library- Wausau 300 North First Street, Wausau

Join the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks on Saturday, December 6, at 1:30 pm at the Marathon Public Library – Wausau Headquarters for their first in a series of presentations about the architects who helped create many of Wausau’s unique buildings. Oppenhamer and Obel, with offices in Wausau and Green Bay, helped give Wausau’s downtown […]

Free

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Miller High Life Theatre 500 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee

Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season […]

$46.06

A Christmas Carol

Our signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England & the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present, and future teach […]

$49.00

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra presents “Togetherness” (Family Matinee)

UW-Oshkosh Theatre Arts Center 1010 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh

Gather your loved ones for a magical holiday concert. “Tis the season to tell stories and come together. Perfect for children and families, this concert invites you to share the wonder and joy of opera. Sung in English, hear the enchanting tale of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, a long established winter tradition that dates […]

$15

One Silent Night

Living Water Lutheran Church 411 N. First Street, Cameron

A Christmas concert performed by the New Auburn Area Community Choir.

no cost; donation is appreciated

A Candlelight Concert

First Presbyterian Church 406 Grant Street, Wausau

For the first time in their collective histories, the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) and Music & More will present a collaborative program, A Candlelight Concert, on Saturday, December 6th, 7:00PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue in downtown Racine. Surrounded by the magical light of hundreds of candles, the Choral Arts […]

$10

Hope and Harmony

Mount Carmel Lutheran Church 8424 W Center St, Milwaukee

Resilience, renewal, and the sound of optimism. The season calls us to lift up music rooted in hope and faith. This program blends timeless melodies and reimagined traditions as we celebrate music’s enduring gifts: to heal, unite, and light the path forward. We are excited to perform at Mount Caramel Lutheran Church for the first […]

$25.00

A Candlelight Concert – In Collaboration with Music & More

First Presbyterian Church – Racine 716 College Avenue, Racine

Experience the beauty of word, dance, and music, surrounded by the magical light of hundreds of candles. The Choral Arts Society joins with Music & More in creating meditative moments of artistic serenity. Dancers from The Studio of Classical Dance Arts and singer Mark Paffrath add to the magic of the evening.

$20.00

Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra presents “Togetherness” (Evening Concert)

UW-Oshkosh Theatre Arts Center 1010 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh

Gather your loved ones for a magical holiday concert. “Tis the season to tell stories and come together. Perfect for children and families, this concert invites you to share the wonder and joy of opera. Sung in English, hear the enchanting tale of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, a long established winter tradition that dates […]

$15

The Bernhardt Family Christmas

Cup O Joy Music Venue 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay

The Bernhardt Family Singers will perform a variety of sacred and secular Christmas songs. Their contagious joy in singing resonates with all three generations: grandparents, parents and children. Join us for an inspiring, worshipful and fun evening concert! Show 7:30 (doors open 6:45). Early Entry 6:30-6:45pm

$11.90

Winter Choral Extravaganza

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts – Bader Hall 2419 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee

Join UWM’s Concert Chorale, Bella Voce, Kameraden, Alta Voce, and Kameraden Plus choral ensembles for an evening of choral music featuring selections from a wide variety of styles and time periods. Alta Voce, Sara Mokrzycka, director Kameraden, Zack Durlam, director Kameraden Plus, Joe Phillips, director Bella Voce, Jenny Hutton, director Concert Chorale, Zack Durlam, director

$12.00

A choral concert on the theme of Peace

Cornerstone Church 210 N. Lexington St., Spring Green

The River Valley Community Chorus presents a concert on the theme of peace. Choral music exploring different aspects of peace, togetherness, and unity interspersed with readings on the same subject.

Free will donation

Frogwater Holiday Show

The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee

Frogwater is Susan and Jack Nicholson. Their amazing music features a cross pollination of musical genres: Celtic, Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Blues. Their performances are particularly influenced by their love of Irish and Scottish music. For the past several years, Frogwater has performed regularly at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Irish Fest, Bastille Days and Rainbow Summer. They also […]

$5 – $15
The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

The Nutcracker with the Milwaukee Ballet

Marcus Performing Arts Center 929 N Water Street, Milwaukee

Adventure into the dreamlike world of Drosselmeyer’s Imaginarium! Hailed as “equal parts smart and magical” (Milwaukee Magazine), this fantastical production invites you to let your imagination run free for the holidays. As one of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker guarantees an enchanting evening of festive fun for all ages. Nearly 200 dancers, including students […]

$50 – $200